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Viesīte

Viesīte is a town in Jēkabpils novads district, Latvia of about 2,162 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vasarāja Ezers, Sunākstes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca and Ilgio Ež. / Ilzu Ezers.

56.3475° N, 25.5551° EPop. 2,162

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see76
Notable152
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Viesīte

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:39 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Viesīte
  2. Sunākstes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīcachurch · 30 min
  3. Vasarāja Ezerslake · 45 min
  4. Dumblislake · 45 min
  5. Ilgio Ež. / Ilzu Ezerslake · 45 min
  6. Kugres Ezerslake · 45 min
  7. Back in Viesīte
Today’s loopViesīteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Viesīte?

Vasarāja Ezers (lake, about 8 km), Sunākstes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (church, about 12 km), Viesītes Brīvības Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Mazais Ezers (lake, about 1 km), Kugres Ezers (lake, about 4 km), Ilgio Ež. / Ilzu Ezers (lake, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Viesīte?

139 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Viesīte?

Mazais Ezers, about 1 km by road; Kugres Ezers (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Viesīte?

Viesītes Brīvības Baznīca, about 1 km by road; Saukas Luterāņu Baznīca (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Viesīte?

Start in Viesīte, visit Sunākstes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca, then Vasarāja Ezers, then Dumblis, then Ilgio Ež. / Ilzu Ezers, then Kugres Ezers, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.